Upsidedown Union Flag

[JockandRita]

So you don't care that somebody (F1 or not) is defacing the United Kingdoms flag by flying it upside down....
SHAME ON YOU !!!!

I'm sure it was a chargeable offence in HM Forces at one time, unless raised in that manner to indicate a "distress signal" to others.
Allowing the Union Jack to touch the ground/floor when being lowered, was also a chargeable offence in the Forces. The charge may even have been one of treason.

Cheers,

Jock.

 

[poppycamper]

billym Oh thank you for some sanity... YES you got the answer. Marketing ploy. And what a brilliant ploy if their marketing strategy is "Upside down"
The person who thought of that is just pure dead brilliant. Incredible.

 

[bobnick]

Who designed it????...............................yes i know i could Google it but can't be bothered.

 

[Lenny HB]

I suspect that spotting an upside down flag at a Formula One race would be the most exciting thing to happen.

You obviously didn't watch today's race then.

 

[poppycamper]

In the modern world does it really matter, everybody recognises the Union flag whichever way its flown.
Too much pedantism (is that a real word?) in the world.

So because to the average eye the Union Flag looks the same way either way it's ok. What about if you where from the Isle of Man. Would you be happy having your totally obvious flag flying upside down.
I don't think so.

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[pappajohn]

Who designed it????...............................yes i know i could Google it but can't be bothered.

Amalgamation of three seperate flags.
Flag of St George (English) the soltair (Scottish) and some other gatecrashers.

 

[XxAnthxX]

The person who thought of that is just pure dead brilliant. Incredible.

Surely it’s only brilliant if the masses actually knows what your marketing ploy is.....if not it’s a waste of money.


Like designing a McDonalds logo that nobody associates with McDonalds

 

[bobnick]

Lenny, yes the last 3 laps were fantastic............

 

[poppycamper]

Surely it’s only brilliant if the masses actually knows what your marketing ploy is.....if not it’s a waste of money.

Indeed... I don't know their marketing ploy BUT I noticed and asked the question
Is that not what marketing is all about.???

 

[webby1]

Surely it’s only brilliant if the masses actually knows what your marketing ploy is.....if not it’s a waste of money.

Well it's already made it to the second page on here....................more to follow

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[pappajohn]

So because to the average eye the Union Flag looks the same way either way it's ok. What about if you where from the Isle of Man. Would you be happy having your totally obvious flag flying upside down.
I don't think so.

I was born in England to English parents, my grandparents were English as where their parents and probably a few generations before them.
I don't need a flag to know my nationality and heritage.

 

[Portland]

We once came across a demonstration by the N.F. They had a thug holding a Union Jack high , guess what? it was upside down .

 

[9526]

Surely it’s only brilliant if the masses actually knows what your marketing ploy is.....if not it’s a waste of money.

If it gets people talking, it’s worked

Without this hangable offence taking place, poppycamper would not have started this thread, and Bristol Street Motors would not have been mentioned to thousands of Funsters.

 

[Vipar]

God save the Queen
How strange the Omoji was square !

uk flag british on a mat in the wind and blue sky

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[XxAnthxX]

Well it's already made it to the second page on here....................more to follow

Two pages on a Motorhome forum ain't gonna change the world for a car dealer I’m afraid

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[XxAnthxX]

Bristol Street Motors would not have been mentioned to thousands of Funsters

With 450 views.... groundbreaking I’m sure.

 

[9526]

With 450 views.... groundbreaking I’m sure.

You think this is the only place the advertisers hope it’s discussed

 

[XxAnthxX]

You think this is the only place the advertisers hope it’s discussed

If I thought that....I would have said that

Considering ’most’ brits these days don’t even know which way up the flag goes....I don’t suppose it matters where you advertise it

 

[Detnor]

 

[poppycamper]

I was born in England to English parents, my grandparents were English as where their parents and probably a few generations before them.
I don't need a flag to know my nationality and heritage.

pappajohn. I was born in Scotland to English parents and their parents were English.... But I am Scottish thru and thru but I still consider myself to be British (BRITISH NOT ENGLISH) and I respect OUR national flag. It saddens me that you are taking this selfish attitude whether you need a flag or not..
I was once asked why the Scots hate the English so much.....
Well dare I say maybe the likes of you are the answer.

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[poppycamper]

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Looking at the boat I would say the Union Flag is indeed the right way round
PLEASE COME QUICK.... I HAVE RUN AGROUND... SAVE ME !!!

 

[pappajohn]

. It saddens me that you are taking this selfish attitude whether you need a flag or not

Not selfish in any way, it's my personal choice. I don't have a religion either.

 

[Barclaybasher]

Aren't there more things to worry about?

Answer - yes loads...

Must be a slow day for some.....

 

[Just smiffy]

Oh look..........












there’s some paint I can watch drying....

 

[LesW]

You obviously didn't watch today's race then.

Haven't watched it since the 70s/80s.. just big money now controlling it all.

Granted there may be the occasional 'race' but generally a dull as dishwater.

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[LesW]

So you don't care that somebody (F1 or not) is defacing the United Kingdoms flag by flying it upside down....
SHAME ON YOU !!!!

I have a Union Flag sticker on the front of my motorbike, I was called a racist because of it.. .

 

[colyboy]

Poppycamper.

like this!

colyboy

 

[Barclaybasher]

Haven't watched it since the 70s/80s.. just big money now controlling it all.

Granted there may be the occasional 'race' but generally a dull as dishwater.

It was quite good on the last few laps though - not the same watching it after ...

It was good!

.....but you missed it...

 

[poppycamper]

I have a Union Flag sticker on the front of my motorbike, I was called a racist because of it.. .

By whom...... So what do we do..burn our National identity and let them (who ever they may be) take over.... Don't think so.. I never spent 22yrs in Her Majesty's Royal Navy to say "Ah feck it I've had enuf... take what you want" .
Don't get me wrong, I am not a racist BUT I will fight for right and wrong..... good and bad..and preserve what my ancestors fought 2 world wars and all the conflicts since to preserve.. Amen

 

[JJ]

Well spotted, annoys me when I see it.

Why?

What does it matter?

Now if your custard is cold when your apple pie is served up... well THAT IS important...


JJ

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